What golf balls are players using

[fozcycle 15,325]

I game the Maxfli Tour/Tour X.  I also game the Top Flite Gamer at times when not competing.

[mGolf 20]

If you don’t like how a ball looks, do you still play it because of performance? I find it difficult to stare down at a ball I don’t find visually appealing. I like clean and simple, without huge alignment aids, etc. covering the ball.  And the logo shouldn’t be overpowering. 
 

Coming from Bridgestone, I will be putting into play some prior edition Maxfli Tour balls this week.  To me they are visually appealing and and hope they perform to expectations.  That said, the alignment aides on the new Maxfli Tour balls is distracting.  Snell has my attention too-- clean looking ball, simple alignment, and a well-liked ball it seems.

Edited August 6, 2021 by N-M

[jayjay0808 1,217]

I just moved into the Clear Tour Black. I had tried the Clear CS (Prior Generation) when they were marked down to $32. I loved the performance but the covers tore off super quick. I emailed Clear and they were amazing and sent out a replacement of my full order in the Tour Blacks. I haven't had a single issue with them and they perform even better than the CS. A lot more feel and spin around the greens and just so stable through the wind.

[Kegger 450]

I've been playing Bridgestone Tour B RX in yellow for a few seasons. Prior to that I was playing the Tour B RXS and Callaway Chrome Soft (Also in yellow of course!). I may dabble in some different balls once the new Ball Test comes out, it's about time I revisit my own ball testing... 

[HDTVMAN 162]

Srixon Q-Star Tour

[Oldbull 0]

Have used a variety of balls through the years and find the Kirkland as good a performing ball in all areas. For the price you can't beat it

[midwestgolf 1]

I'm going out on a limb but the Titelist Tour Speed is a fantastic ball at any price point!

[ChuckZ 223]

Am a Prov1 guy, after being fitted for them based on my golf game.  Like the feel and performance.  Have tried the Prov1x, AVX and Tour Speed.     

[gmbmtl 1]

I am using the left dash PRO V 1 X ! Awesome ball !! Awesome ball flight with great feel around the green. Will be hard to find anything better at this point ! I will wait and see what the ball test results  look like ! 

[Dweed 19]

Currently using and very happy with Chrome Soft and ERC Soft as a switch off.

 

[Zorak 12]

I use Maxfli tour or USoft, tour if they’re on sale. Maxfli’s QC was mentioned to be good right behind Titleist so I feel good about that. If I decide to upgrade it’ll be Pro V1s, but for now I’m happy with what I use.

[UofAWildcatfan 0]

I have been going back and forth between the Pro V1 and V1x. I like both balls, but seem to have better control around the green with the V1x. 

[tdroma98 48]

Normally Play ProV1x, lately trying other golf balls - Bridgestone B rxs and both Taylor's TP5 & TP5x.  Really like the TP5. Ball seems to fly off club and feels good putting. Tried the B RXS, since it's good enough for Couples, good ball & like it. just bought a dozen used to try out. 

[gsd13 3]

Hey everyone, 

First time posting here as I just joined up in the last week. I just put the Vice Pro into play this week for the first time. I played well for my first round with them considering I am working through some swing changes. They go plenty high while still penetrating, and were very receptive to shot shaping though MY control wasn't necessarily consistent. I just need to figure how easily I can flight them down. Short game spin control is something I still need to flesh out, though they seemed to perform similar enough to the Maxfli Tour CG I just ran out of. They felt great to me. Though maybe I should have practiced with them a bit more to get a better feel for short game response before putting them in play. 

As mentioned above, I'm just coming off gaming the Maxfi Tour CG (appealing price tag) for my first 5.5 rounds this year which I also felt had great feel and control (vice pro feel softer to me) however I felt the matte green finish contributed to the ball getting/staying dirty looking much quicker. The cover also seemed to turn yellow around the outside of the dimples rather quickly. While this didn't seem to impact performance, my nit-picky eye didn't like it lol.

 

Anyone else been playing the Vice Pro or Pro Plus regularly? Any comparison thoughts between the two?

[MC3157 2]

I've been playing Vice Pro now for about 4 years. I tried all of their models to start with to compare them with ProV's which I played before. I found the Vice Pro to play very comparable for my game and at half the price of ProV's it was a no brainer for me. I tried the Vice Pro Plus and found them to feel harder than the Pro model. I like the soft feel of the Pro model and I get the same distance I was getting with ProV's. So for me, I'll stick with the Vice Pro since I buy them in bulk (5+ dozen) to get the best price that Vice offers. I also like the fact that Vice will personalize them for a minimal cost so I don't have to worry about marking my ball when I use them.

[tribota 24]

Last 1.5 years, Srixon Z-Star XV. However, I’m finding that theses balls spin to much for me on short irons; especially wedges. I’m currently playing Pro Vs, and will be loading up on Snell MTB Black. I like the Pro Vs, but 1) I’ve hit the Snell so well, 2) they feel really good at impact, 3) they performed as well ad the Z-Star & Pro V, and 4) the value is crazy good. Honestly, if the Pro V was $35/dz I would still be debating which to buy: Pro V or Snell MTB Black. I don’t have any allegiance to a particular ball.

 I think we’ll all have are own nuances and preferences, as far as ball choice goes, so go with what you think, and feel (sensory wise), fits you best. 

[puttnfool 466]

On 8/2/2021 at 8:58 AM, Berg Ryman said:

Right now it's my ProV1X's that I bought during this year's buy 3, get one sale, but I am intrigued to see the results of Ball Test 2021, namely both the Srixon balls and the DTC space since I still have stuff with Srixon to get me their balls at cheaper cost and the DTC balls I've played this season (Vice Pro Plus, Oncore) are good but I want to see the comparison to see if the cost difference can make up any perceived performance difference. Odds are I won't need to buy until next season anyway, but I want to know.

Are the Vice balls really DTC anymore?  Didn't I just see them in Walmart?

[6 Aces 18]

I've been using Srixon Z-Star until this year when I discovered the Maxfli Tour CG.  I've been using the Maxfli's about 5 months and I'm getting consistently more distance with similar performance around the green.  I'll ride this horse until I find a better one for the price.

[Roy44145 0]

In the last few years I have used Titleist ProV1, ProV1X, AVX, Taylormade TP 5, TP5 X and Project (a). Of these I played the TP5 and Project (a) the most.  Love the distance of the new TP5 X but doesn't spin enough on middle irons and hybrids.  Project (a) isn't as long off the driver but almost a full club longer on irons than the TP5 and x.  I tried the new Maxfli Tour X and absolutely love it. It is as long as TP 5X and spins better than a TP 5 or ProV1.  Not as long off the irons as Project (a) but for me, its the best value in golf. I am awaiting your ball testing results to see how fair you are to a now hyped ball owned by a sporting goods store.  There is no better value in golf, I have played the Snell's tour ball  (longest ball in golf) versions and Maxfli Tour X is a better ball, at least for me.  My swing speed is 90-95 (senior) and still get it out 230-250. index 5.5.

[RobotDoctor 316]

I am currently gaming the last few 2016 Taylormade Tour Preferred balls I have.  I have about 8-10 more.  I have a few dozen Taylormade TP5 practice balls that I will rotate in once the 2016 Tour Preferred have been retired.  I have also recently tried the Snell MT and MT-X balls to see whether I like them and if they suit my game.  So far I prefer the MT-X ball over the MT (Black).  That said I still prefer the Taylormade ball over the Snell ball but my testing of the Snell ball isn't complete.